(Selkirk of Red River)

Content: This film tells the story of the Red River settlement, now the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pioneer venture of Thomas Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, to establish a colony brought opposition from the North West Company, the Hudson's Bay Company’s powerful rival. A fine cast of actors portrays the ensuing dispute.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

History

Runtime:

28 minutes

Year:

1964

Directors:

Richard Gilbert

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

Lord Selkirk

Lady Selkirk

William McGillivray

J. B. Lagimodière

Samuel Gale

Crews:

Editor

Director of Photography

Sound Editor

Director

Producer